Have you noticed prices creeping up everywhere? From stamps and groceries to dining out — it feels like everything under the sun costs more these days. A new Yahoo Finance/Marist Poll just shed light on how Americans are feeling about their finances. And just when I thought I’d seen it all, a headline stopped me in my tracks: GoFundMe CEO says the economy is so bad that more people are crowdfunding just to buy groceries. That says a lot about where we are right now.
And it’s not just people crowdfunding for groceries feeling the squeeze — even government workers are reportedly turning to food banks during the government shutdown. Clearly, many people live paycheck-to-paycheck and not getting paid can definitely impact your budget.
New Survey Finds 1 in 3 Americans Say Their Finances Are Getting Worse (Yahoo Finance/Marist 2025)
👉 Watch this 2025 Yahoo/Marist Money Poll recap on YouTube Shorts → Watch Here.
Your Take: Do you agree with these findings? How is the cost of living in your area? Are you worried about tariffs increasing prices? (Feel free to comment on YouTube.)
What’s Keeping You Up at Night About Money? Here’s What People Told Me
I hit the Atlanta Beltline to ask people one simple question: What keeps you up at night about money? Their answers were open, honest, and eye-opening. People from 21 to 85 shared what’s really weighing on their minds — from paying rent to helping loved ones.
Some even offered wisdom gained over decades of financial ups and downs. I also shared practical money management strategies to help anyone take control and find peace of mind.
🎧 Listen to Episode 19: Money Talks — What Really Keeps Us Up at Night to hear real voices, real struggles, and real advice on building financial peace. (Available now on Light Up the Mic.)
💬 Join the conversation: What’s keeping you up at night about money? Comment below or share your story.
